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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.06, 2,830.82 and 1,166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.06, 2,830.82 and 1,166.68 is: 1,610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.06 : 2,830.82 = 1,166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.06/2,830.82 = 1,166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.06x = 2,830.82 × 1,166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.06x = 3,302,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,658.78/2,051.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.22

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